Marian proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by three) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a set and slipped past the Millard North Mustangs 3-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-0 back in September.
Marian was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 13-25, 25-15, 25-27, 25-21, 15-13.
Their offense was headlined by Fallyn O'Connell and Taylor McLeay, who picked up 16 kills apiece. They got some help from Addy Janke and her 27 assists. Finally, Erin Cramer kept Marian's defense grounded, leading the team with four blocks.
Millard North's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andie Blomenkamp, who had seven digs and two aces. Blomenkamp has been hot, having also posted 13 or more assists the last six times she's played. Hayden Sliva was another key player, getting 18 digs and three aces.
Crusaders
| 10/29/25 vs Millard North | 3-2 |
| 10/28/25 vs Grand Island | 3-0 |
| 10/14/25 vs Elkhorn South | 3-1 |
| 10/13/25 vs Lincoln East | 3-0 |
| 10/08/25 vs Lincoln Southwest | 3-2 |
| + 6 more games |
Marian's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 29-8. As for Millard North, their loss dropped their record down to 18-16.
As of now, neither Marian nor the Mustangs have any future games scheduled.
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